VCSE Development Coach

Nova Wakefield District Limited; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended home/office working

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Rewards Programme

5% salary contribution to a pension

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

Nova Wakefield District Limited, a small Wakefield-based charity, is seeking a VCSE Development Coach to help local voluntary and community organisations build confidence, sustainability and impact.

The role involves one-to-one guidance, startup support, funding information, designing training, and linking organisations with networks and resources. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting VCSE groups to achieve goals.
• Understanding of the value of VCSE organisations.
• Experience working directly with people, building positive relationships and trust.
• Awareness of organisational structures, finances, and income generation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and digital skills.
• A willingness to develop specialist VCSE sector knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one guidance to VCSE organisations.
• Support startup of new organisations.
• Provide funding information and support.
• Design and deliver training.
• Connect organisations with resources and networks.

Skills

VCSE sector knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Digital skills

Training design

MS Office

Digital collaboration tools

Tools

MS Office

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

It’s an exciting time at Nova with new innovative projects that will support local good causes. We are a small Wakefield-based charity with a big impact for community groups, charities and social enterprises across the district. We do this through networks, funding, advocacy and specialist advice – that’s where you could come in.

We’re looking for someone to join our friendly and collaborative team following a recent review of priorities and roles. Someone that is passionate about working with the diverse range of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations who create positive change in local communities. Support from our team helps 6 in 10 members to grow and develop, so it’s a fantastic way to use your skills to make a lasting impact.

What does this role involve?

The Coach will help VCSE organisations build confidence, strengthen their organisations and achieve their goals. They’ll do this by:

• Providing one-to-one guidance
• Supporting the start-up of new organisations
• Providing funding information and support
• Designing and delivering training
• Connecting organisations with the right resources and networks

What are we looking for in our VCSE Development Coach?

• Experience of supporting groups and organisations to achieve their goals
• Understanding of the value of VCSE organisations
• Experience of working directly with people, building positive relationships and trust
• Awareness of organisational structures, finances, and income generation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and digital skills
• A willingness to develop specialist VCSE sector knowledge

We’re an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways. More information can be found in the Application Pack and in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement .

We notify allapplicants of the outcome of your application however, due to capacity, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants until the interview stage.

What do we offer?

You’ll benefit from a competitive salary, 28 days a holiday a year (plus bank holidays), and some great benefits including:

• Blended home and office working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Rewards Programme
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• A range of enhanced policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Annual pay reviews

Registered charity no: 1143640 | Company no: 07183132

Registered office: Nova Wakefield District Limited, 11 Upper York Street, Wakefield WF1 3LQ